The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.8
3.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
4.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
51%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.22
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 195 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 84 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,197
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- Trust
- ORBIS EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Christopher Meadway (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lewis Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6HE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGreenfields Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 523m away
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 640m away
Bishop Stopford School
Secondary · 665m away
Isebrook School
Academy · 715m away
Hawthorn Community Primary School
Primary · 791m away
St Peter's School
Independent · 873m away
Compass Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Kettering Science Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Southfield School for Girls a selective school?
No. Southfield School for Girls is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Southfield School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Southfield School for Girls was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Southfield School for Girls?
Southfield School for Girls currently has 1,197 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Southfield School for Girls take?
Southfield School for Girls caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Southfield School for Girls?
Southfield School for Girls is in Kettering, NN15 6HE, in the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Southfield School for Girls have a sixth form?
Yes, Southfield School for Girls has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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